Utah State Tax Commission
Application For Personalized Plates and
Replacement Of Existing Personalized License Plates
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TC-817 Rev. 10/09
Use this form to order personalized license plates or to remanufacture your existing personalized license plates. This
includes personalized standard plates, personalized special group plates, personalized disabled plates, and radio plates for use
on an automobile, truck, trailer, or motorcycle. Personalized plates cannot be displayed on proportionally registered interstate
vehicles. If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Motor Vehicles by calling (801) 297-7780 or 1-800-DMV-UTAH.
How To Complete Your Application
At the top of the application check whether this is an new plate order or replacement of existing plate.
New Order: If you are registering your vehicle now, you must pay the registration fees, plate application fee, special group
plate contribution, if applicable and provide information in Sections 1, 2 and either 3, 4 or 5. When selecting a special group
plate, refer to pages two and three for additional fee information.
If your vehicle is currently registered you must pay the plate application fee and special group plate contribution, if applicable
and provide information in Sections 1, 2 and either 3, 4 or 5. When selecting a special group plate, refer to pages two and
three for additional fee information.
Personalized Plate Replacement: If you are replacing your existing personalized plates, your vehicle must have a
current registration. Provide information in Sections 1, 2 and either 3, 4 or 5. The replacement fee is $13 ($10 plate
replacement and $3 for postage and handling).
Include a check or money order payable to the Utah State Tax Commission, along with the completed application form, and
mail to the Utah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles, Special Services, 210 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, Utah
84134-8120. The $3 postage fee is already included in the plate application fee, but does not include the required
contribution, if applicable. For minimum contribution requirements, see plate description on pages two and three.
Accepting this application and payment of fees does not mean your personalized plate has been approved.
Personalized plates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. For this reason, if you have more than one choice, list your
choices (except for Radio Plates), in order of preference, in case your first choice is not available, or not allowed under Utah
Code §41-1a-411. Personalized license plates will be manufactured exactly as shown on this form.
Utah Code §41-1a-411 allows the Division to refuse requests "that may carry connotations offensive to good taste and
decency or which would be misleading."
Any changes made to your personalized plate application after it has been submitted will require you to complete
a new personalized plate application and pay all required fees again.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ ABOUT SECTIONS 3 AND 4
In the space provided, you need to briefly explain the meaning of the characters you choose. For example, if the characters
you chose are "LV2READ" they could mean, "Love to read."
When making your character selection, do not use a combination of 6 or 7 numbers. For example, do not use consecutive
numbers like "1234567."
When making your character selection, do not use a combination of 3 numbers with 3 alpha characters. For example, do not
use "123ABC or ABC123." These combination of numbers conflict with existing preprinted standard series of plates.
When making your character selection, do not use a combination of 1 alpha character followed by 3 numbers and 2 alpha
characters. For example, do not use "A123BC."
When making your character selection, do not use a combination of 5 numbers and 1 letter. For example, do not use "12345A."
No special characters (period, apostrophe, dash, etc.) may be used.
All registered owners of the vehicle to which this personalized plate will be issued, have equal ownership of the personalized
plate, regardless of which owner(s) has signed this application.
Contact the DMV to order regular issue (non-personalized) special group or disabled license plates.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Tax Commission at (801) 297-3811
or TDD (801) 297-2020. Please allow three working days for a response. For additional information, you may access the Tax
Commission's internet site at: http://dmv.utah.gov/.
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Fee includes $3 for postage and handling
Personalized License Plate Descriptions and Fees
Plate type
Plate description, including contribution requirements
Life Elevated
Skier
Life Elevated
Arches
Motorcycle
Any vehicle owner may request personalized plates.
For standard personalized or disabled personalized plates.
Any vehicle owner may request personalized plates.
For standard personalized or disabled personalized plates.
Any motorcycle owner may request personalized plates.
Amateur Radio
Provide a copy of a current FCC license with assigned call numbers.
Boy Scouts
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Boy Scouts Of America.
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Boys and Girls Club.
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Children’s Ad Litem Services Account and
Children’s Museum of Utah. The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Requires a clean-fuel/clean-air permit issued by the Utah Department of Transportation to qualify
for a clean fuel plate.
Boys and Girls
Club
Children’s
Issues
Clean Fuel
Collegiate
Disabled Person
Disabled Veteran
EMT
Farm Truck
Firefighter
Former Prisoner
of War
Gold Star
Homeless Pets
Honoring Heroes
National Guard
The appropriate contribution must be made each year to the participating college or university of your
choice. Add the appropriate contribution to the plate application fee for total due. If you made your
contribution directly to a college or university, provide a copy of the Certificate of Fund Donation, form
TC-836. For the appropriate contribution amount, see form TC-836 or dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html.
A physician must complete a Physician Certification, TC-842.
Available on Life Elevated Skier and Life Elevated Arches Plates.
This plate does not qualify for parking in a disabled parking space. This plate is only available to
qualified veterans who are disabled as a result of military service. Provide VA forms 20-5455 or a letter
from a United States Military entity, certifying that the person is disabled as a result of military service.
Requires a certificate of current EMT training.
Provide completed farm truck affidavit or copy of your current farm truck registration. Contact DMV for
other possible registration requirements.
Contribution of at least $15 must be made to the Firefighter Support Fund. Provide a copy of a
membership card from the Utah Firefighter Association or a letter from the local fire department or local
governing body verifying that an individual is currently a full-time, part-time, volunteer, or retired firefighter.
Add to the plate application fee for total due.
Provide a copy of discharge papers, notice of separation, or other acceptable government documents
indicating a classification of prisoner of war.
This plate is only available to a recipient of a Gold Star award issued by the U. S. Secretary of Defense.
Applicant must provide one of the following written documents: document showing classification of
death as listed by the U. S. Secretary of Defense, casualty report, telegram from the U. S. Secretary of
Defense or one of the branches of the U. S. Armed Forces, or other documentation that verifies the
applicant is a recipient of a Gold Star award.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to No More Homeless Pets in Utah.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $35 yearly must be made to the Public Safety Honoring Heroes account.
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Provide evidence of current membership in the Utah National Guard.
Provide a copy of discharge papers, notice of separation, other acceptable government documents with
dates and locations of active service, or evidence of a Pearl Harbor Survivor Association membership.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Utah Association of Public School Foundations.
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Purple Heart
Provide a copy of discharge papers, notice of separation, other acceptable government documents with
dates and locations of active service, or evidence of a "Military Order of the Purple Heart" organization
Recipient
membership. Physical possession of a Purple Heart Medal does not qualify for special group plate.
Search and Rescue Provide official current Search and Rescue membership card, current Search and Rescue picture
identification badge, or provide a letter (on county sheriff letterhead), from the county sheriff, stating
that the applicant is a current Search and Rescue team member.
Pearl Harbor
Survivor
Public Education
Support
Number of
Plate
characters application
allowed
fee*
1 to 7
$58
1 to 7
$58
1 to 4
$58
Call
number
$13
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$50
1 to 5
$63
* A contribution is required in addition to the plate application fee. See plate description for required minimum
contribution. Add the contribution amount to the plate application fee for total due.
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Continued - Personalized License Plate Descriptions and Fees
Plate type
Fee includes $3 for postage and handling
Plate description, including contribution requirements
Number of
Plate
characters application
allowed
fee*
Search and Rescue Provide documentation verifying call numbers from the county sheriff. The applicant must be a
Call
Radio
current Search and Rescue team member and must provide the same documentation required
number
to qualify for a Search and Rescue plate.
Contribution of at least $25 must be made to the Share the Road Bicycle Support Fund.
Share the Road
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
1 to 5
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $25 upon first registration must be made to the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Snowmobiler
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
1 to 5
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $25 upon first registration must be made to the Department of Agriculture.
Soil
The first year contribution should be included with this application.
Conservation
1 to 5
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Vehicle must be 20 years old or older.
Special Interest
1 to 5
Utah Housing
Opportunity
Veterans
Vintage
Wildlife
Zion National
Park
Contribution of at least $30. Available only to members of the Utah Association of Realtors. Must provide
National or Utah Association of Realtors membership card or member verification letter on Utah
Association of Realtor letterhead or one-time brochure tear-off card with member's name.
Contribution of at least $25 upon first registration must be made to the Office of Veterans' Affairs. After
the first year the yearly contribution is at least $10. The first year contribution should be included with
this application. Add to plate application fee for total due.
Vehicle must be 40 years old or older, used for club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, occasional
transportation and similar uses; but not for general daily transportation.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Division of Wildlife. The first year contribution
should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
Contribution of at least $25 yearly must be made to the Division of Parks and Recreation. The first year
contribution should be included with this application.
Add to plate application fee for total due.
$13
*$63
*$63
*$63
$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
$63
1 to 5
*$63
1 to 5
*$63
* A contribution is required in addition to the plate application fee. See plate description for required minimum
contribution. Add the contribution amount to the plate application fee for total due.
All plates, except for Amateur Radio, Vintage and Search and Rescue Radio require payment of an additional renewal fee of
$10 when renewing plates for the next registration year. Do not include $10.00 fee in 1st time order.
Pursuant to R873-22M-35, any personalized plate that has not been renewed within 6 months of its original expiration
date, will be forfeited.
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Application For Personalized Plates and
Replacement Of Existing Personalized License Plates
TC-817
Rev. 10/09
Includes personalized, personalized special group, personalized disabled and amateur radio
New Order (payment and vehicle information is required) Complete Sections 1, 2 and either 3, 4 or 5.
Personalized Plate Replacement (payment and vehicle information is required) Complete Sections 1, 2 and either 3, 4 or 5.
Section 1: Applicant Information Plates can be issued to and used only on the vehicle registered to the person(s) listed below
Date of application
Check the type of vehicle
plates will be used for
Automobile/truck/Van/Utility
Trailer
Motorcycle
Daytime telephone number (required)
Registered owner's name
Mailing address
Is this a new address?
State
No City
Yes
Signature(s)
ZIP code
If a contribution is
required, enter the $ ____________
contribution amount
X
Section 2: Vehicle Information Current vehicle information for which personalized plates will be registered:
Make
Current Utah plate no. Date registration expires VIN
Model
Year
When completing Section 3 or 4, you need to briefly explain the meaning of the characters you choose. For example, characters
"LV2READ" could mean, "Love to read." Applications received without explanations may be rejected or denied.
Note: All plates will be centered, unless clearly noted. Place characters in spaces as you would like them to appear on the plate.
Automobiles, trucks, trailers may use up to 7 characters and motorcycles
Section 3: Personalized Life Elevated Skier or Arches Plates may use up to 4 characters (no special characters allowed)
Check the box for “Life Elevated Arches" or
“Life Elevated Skier” plate design
Life Elevated Arches
1st Choice
Life Elevated Skier
2nd Choice
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
3rd Choice
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
Use up to 5 characters (Slogan varies based on plate type) Check the
special group plate you want (no special characters allowed)
Section 4: Personalized Utah Special Group Plates
Utah special group plate (specify type) American Legion, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Children’s Issues, Clean Fuel, EMT, Farm truck, Firefighters, Gold Star,
National Guard, Homeless Pets, Honoring Heroes, Pearl Harbor, P.O.W., Public Ed. Support, Purple Heart, Search and
__________________________ Rescue, Share the Road, Snowmobiler, Soil Conservation, Special Interest, Utah Housing Opp., Vintage, Zion National Park
Veteran:
Army
Disabled
American Legion
Air Force
Coast Guard
Marine
Navy
Wildlife:
Trout
Disabled:
L. E. Skier
1st Choice
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
Bald Eagle
Elk
L. E. Arches
College name
2nd Choice
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
Section 5: Amateur or Search and Rescue Radio Plate
Collegiate
3rd Choice
Explain the meaning of the characters you
have chosen:
(Plate characters are the assigned call numbers issued by the FCC or
county sheriff. Use up to 6 characters)
See plate description on pages 2 or 3 for requirements.